Pharmacy Assistant
£12.21 per hour
Antrim
37.5 hours a week
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Senior Assistants, Technicians and Pharmacists, to ensure the provision of a quality supply of drugs, dressings, medical and surgical items which is effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of our customers.
1. The successful candidate(s) may be required to undertake the following Pharmacy Assistant training course: Pearson Level 2 Certificate in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff by attendance at South Eastern Regional College (Bangor/Lisburn Campus) on a day per month, over a period of 1 year. There will also be an aspect of learning in your own time.
KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
2. To receive, check and shelve all pharmacy items in accordance with departmental SOPs, liaising with senior pharmacy assistants, technicians, pharmacists and clerical staff as appropriate.
3. To ensure that all delivery documentation is accurately receipted onto the EPIC system and that documentation is endorsed and retained according to departmental SOPs.
4. To participate in the provision of a Bulk Issue “top-up” service to wards and departments, including preparation of the regular orders, removal of overstock and appropriate stock rotation / expiry day management, highlighting queries / changes in usage trends to designated technicians / pharmacists as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
5 GCSEs (Grades A – G) or equivalent. To include English Language and Mathematics Grade C or above
OR
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or equivalent qualification.
To apply send cv via link to Hollie
Candidates who do not have NVQ or BTEC level 2 certificate in Pharmacy will be expected to undertake same if successful